March 12, 2019: Newsletter: America’s Least Favorite Company

(March 13, 2019) In a survey released last week by Axios/Harris, the federal government ranked dead last in reputation among America’s most high-profile companies. Only 9% of Americans think Washington “shares my values.” Another recent survey, by political scientist Paul Light, found that 63% of Americans support “very major reform” of Washington, up from 37% in 1997.

But in the crowded field of presidential candidates it is hard to find one who has a vision for making government work better. Trump talks about “draining the swamp,” but so far that has translated into repealing Obama executive orders.

There’s a lot hateful about Washington, but the flaw that alienates many Americans is bureaucratic micromanagement. Is your paperwork in order? Can you demonstrate that what you did is legally correct?

Overbearing, impractical government should be a major theme in 2020. But politicians and experts in Washington won’t touch it. That’s why we’re organizing a movement.

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